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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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September 17, 2026

UNGA81: PAHO joins global efforts to advance pandemic prevention

PAHO will join global efforts to advance pandemic prevention, preparedness and response during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Pan American Health Organisation
September 17, 2026

Ondo toxic alcohol kills eight more; 170 people affected

Mr Ajaka said eight people had died in Irele, bringing the total number of people affected across the areas to about 170.

Local brew in Ondo
September 16, 2026

Ebola response improving but epidemic still killing people in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said Ebola was compounding other health and humanitarian challenges facing the Congolese population.

Tedros Ghebreyesus
September 16, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to strengthen Bundibugyo Ebola response, vaccine trials

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths have been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 16, 2026

UN Ebola coordinator warns outbreak remains deadly, massive

The special Ebola coordinator has warned that the disease outbreak remains deadly.

Ebola crisis in DRC
September 15, 2026

Kano govt, partners target 16,000 women as new gender-based violence prevention project takes off

Ms Amina-Abdullahi said the project would address GBV and discrimination against women engaged in agriculture and other economic activities.

September 15, 2026

Gates Foundation commits $1 billion to equitable AI for health, education, agriculture

The Gates Foundation has announced plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand access to AI.

Gates Foundation
September 15, 2026

Kogi specialist hospital reaffirms patient-centred care

The Kogi State Specialist Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely, professional and patient-centred healthcare services to residents.

Kogi State Specialist Hospital
September 15, 2026

Ebola ‌outbreak declines in DRC, transmission persists in key provinces

The Ebola outbreak in DRC is showing signs of decline, although transmission remains active in some provinces, particularly North Kivu, health authorities said on Tuesday.

Ebola patients
September 15, 2026

Malaria: Kano rejigs SMC programme team to boost coordination, accountability

The Kano government has restructured its Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Programme team to improve the implementation of the 2026 exercise.

Kano governor